Tribal, rhythmic, exotic– these are descriptions rarely applicable to dance artists nowadays, most of whom favor the monotonous and uninspired over something even remotely experimental. But there’s a great deal of the unique in Rainbow Arabia’s new EP, Kabukimono, on which keyboardist Danny Preston and his wife, Tiffany, exploit their respective musical talents to the fullest.

Rainbow Arabia – Haunted Hall

While most listeners may find themselves taken aback at the duo’s world music flavor, full of Latin, African, and reggae-style dance beats, others will find comfort in the group’s reliable 80′s new wave sound, which at times recalls everything from Eddy Grant to Siouxsie Sioux. “Haunted Hall” could be a worthy follow-up to Rockwell’s “Sometimes I Feel Like Someone’s Watching Me”, whilst retaining its ethnically diverse backbeat; “I Know I See Love Go” is distinctly progressive in its Arabic Middle Eastern sounds.

Rainbow Arabia – Ghosts on Tape (Remix)

Rainbow Arabia – Omar Kay Max Justice Remix

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